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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1903

Page

6

Campbell & Co. Listings for Indiana Bonds and United States Bonds

E M Campbell and Co catalogues show bonds and securities across Indiana counties and cities including Vigo Parke Bartholomew Greene Knox and others with values from 4s to 6s and prices up to 523,000 for railway and utility issues. Notable entries include U S Steel Co 11 000 Winchester Greene and Parke County listings plus Detroit Heat and Light and Louisville Suburban Ry Co. total amounts to 350 000 and 76 000 respectively.

United States Vigo County Worthington Ind Goodland Parke Co South Bend Bartholomew Co Mt. Vernon Pulaski Co

Armmetrong & Co Surgical Instrument Makers Ad

H Armmetrong & Co of Indianapolis advertise a range of medical tools and accessories including knives spatulas and instrument sets listing their address at 26 S Meridian Street Indianapolis Indiana.

Bath Ca H. Armmetrong & Co Surgical Instrument Makers S. Meridian Street Indianapolis Ind

Tale of a discreet trade and a hopeful marriage

A fragmentary description notes a lower middle class woman who via discreet resale of wealthy worn gowns gains an excellent education. Marty marries a polished Englishman of higher station. The tale promises a happy ending and a satisfying general theme, as presented by J. B. Lippincott Philadelphia.

J. B. Lippincott Philadelphia

A Detached Pirate by Helen Mileate

A letters form tale by Mrs Gore a divorcee in love and travel. She hides a change of name Gay Vandeley and spends all her money while aboard a ship near Halifax. I H Caliga’s color illustrations enhance this readable summer novel from Little Brown Boston.

Helen Mileate Gore London I. H. Caliga Little, Brown & Co Boston

A Pleasant Tale of College Life by Powell at Harvard

A vivid college life tale by Ralph Henry under the pen name Richard Stillman Powell shows scenes at Harvard and in Vic The descriptions are clear and brisk and the characters are vigorous with youth’s gayety. Page & Co., New York.

Ralph Henry Richard Stillman Powell Harvard Vic Doubiedas Page & Co New York

Telepathy and spirit phenomena argued in Savage volume

The Rev Minot J Savage analyzes Psy chical Research Society findings and his own psychic beliefs. He presents two explanations telepathy or invisible forces, arguing many cases cannot be explained by hypnotism and must be attributed to spirit phenomena. Putnam's Sons, New York.

Minot J. Savage Psychical Research Society G. P. Putnam's Sons New

Great Gathering of Teachers in Boston Highlighted

The July New England Magazine features Prescott F. Hall discussing the National Educational Association with full illustrations. The piece critiques the International Studio as too narrow in U S arts coverage and urges more space for American developments starting in September. Mary Anna Watts Hughes, connected to Sir Walter Scott, is noted in the Century as having unpublished letters.

Boston New England Prescott F. Hall Internaonal Studio United States Americas Mary Anna Watts Hughes Walter Scott Dr. Hughes St. Paul's Thomas Tom Brown Atdey

Lit and Letters Echo in July Magazines and Letters

The piece notes Mrs Hughes valuing Scott’s Lay of the Last Minstrel letters. Alden critiques coeducation and promotes Latin Greek and classics, citing Williams College class of 1857 and Andover Seminary. Tarbell finishes part one of History of the Standard Oil in McClure’s July issue, with Part II planned for fall. The Atlantic Monthly’s July California issue highlights Muir Jordan Wheeler Graham and London as regulars. Jordan argues for scholars in government, Muir reviews Sargent, Bashford on Pacific Coast literature.

Ter Scott Alden Williams College Andover Theological Seminary Ida M. Tarbell Standard Oil Company McClure’s The Standard Atlantic Monthly Pacific Coast California Hu Muir David Starr Jordan Benjamin de Wheeler Herbert Bashford Margaret Collier Graham John Muir Sargent Silva North America Bashford

New books on Thackeray golf and war tales seek readers

Publishers announce forthcoming and new titles across genres. Harper & Brothers plan a popular Thackeray edition. Baker & Taylor release Hints to Golfers by anonymous Niblick. Neale moves editorial base to New York to support growth. Lothrop issues a Samuel T. Clover story on newspaper life. Little, Brown & Co. lists summer novels by multiple authors. Ex-President Cleveland endorses Elliott Flower's The Spoilsman, praising its candid look at municipal politics.

Messrs Harper & Brothers Thackeray Baker & Taylor Company New York Niblick Neale Publishing Company Washington Lothrop Publishing Company Boston Samuel T. Clover Paul Traver Clover Little, Brown & Co Normandy William R. A. Wilson Helen Milecete Frances Charles Barbara John H. Whitson Anna Chapin Ray Francis Newton Thorpe A. F. Wilson Mary Catherine Crowley Sarah Tuldon Agnus E. Phillips Oppenheim Cleveland L. C. Page & Co Elliott Flower

Storm thwarted Texas rainmaker in Adirondacks

The Philadelphia Ledger recalls a cruel stroke of fate when Professor Myers the rainmaker, imported from Texas to break a drought, was delayed and could not deploy balloons before a violent Adirondack thunderstorm. The near miss denied him the chance to earn Seward Webb's honorarium and prove his practice.

Philadelphia Ledger Adirondacks Myers Texas Seward Webb

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promotion Claim

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a longtime remedy used by millions for teething and colic. It claims to soothe the child ease pain cure wind colic regulate bowels and treat diarrhoea with universal sale.

Ioe Tre Wasiow

Widow of St Louis horseman swears out warrant

Mrs James P McCann swore out a warrant charging F Seymour Barrington with murdering her husband James P McCann in St Louis County. Barrington is jailed in Clayton after exhumation of the body identified as McCann by a gold tooth and others who knew the deceased. Coroner Koch found two bullets in the head and a knife wound, concluding fatal shooting after a knife attack and struggle. Barrington proclaims innocence.

McCann of Lexington Dies. Remains to be Brought Home

James P. McCann, a Lexington native from a prominent family, died in St. Louis. His father was a wealthy horse breeder. Brother-in-law B. T. Hume departed for St. Louis to fetch the body. McCann's wife was Miss Callaway of Owensboro. Two weeks earlier he sent photographs of himself, his wife, and F. S. Barrington to his sisters.

Lexington James P. McCann St. Louis B. T. Hume McCann Miss Callaway Owensboro F. S. Barrington

Christian Endeavor Convention Arrangements In Denver

Denver June 28 arrangements are complete for the twenty first international biennial Christian Endeavor convention to meet next month in Tent Endeavor near City Park with 10 000 seats and overflow services at large churches. Rail rates are reduced to one fare, return tickets valid until Aug 31, and excursions to the mountains are offered. Special trains are planned and state transportation managers urged to coordinate promptly. Chattanooga missionary conference follows with about 60 delegates expected at Lookout Mountain Inn beginning next Wednesday.

Denver Col Society of Christian Endeavor City Park Western Passenger Association Chattanooga Tenn Lookout Mountain

Salvation Army Citadel Dedicated in Cleveland

Cleveland June 28 The Salvation Army opened a new headquarters citadel valued at 100000 in Cleveland. Senator Hanna chaired the dedication and praised the army. Commander Booth Tucker lauded Hanna and Herrick as supporters. Gen Young attended with Colonel Herrick and Judge Burke. Contributions from Burke Grasselli Hanna and Herrick funded the project and reduced debt.

Cleveland Salvation Army Senator Hanna Army Booth Tucker England Myron T. Herrick 8. B. M. Young United States Army Herrick Stevenson Burke C. A. Grasselli Hanna Colonel Herrick

Pope Health Rumor Proved False In Vatican

Spanish embassy offices reported Madrid inquiries about the Pope's health after a rumored illness. Vatican officials confirmed the Pontiff is well. He received Bishop of Ibague, Colombia, in a public audience and discussed South American clergy progress before an earlier bedtime for St. Peter's day tomorrow.

Rome Vatican Madrid Ibague Colombia St. Peter's Day

Mail Box Thief Arrested in Pennsylvania Case

Harrisburg June 28 Jacob Devine was arrested at Columbia for tearing open and pilfering street mail boxes. Postal authorities worked three months to trap the culprit. He will be taken to Lancaster tomorrow for a hearing.

Harrisburg Jacob Devine Columbia Lancaster

West Virginian Storm Swept Headlines Huntington

Huntington reports dampers from a storm sweeping through the area with broad impact on the town and surrounding roads. Weather conditions worsen as officials assess damage and forecast deteriorating conditions. Entities include Huntington West Virginia and local weather authorities.

Storm damages West Virginia city as lightning hits

A storm struck the southern portion of West Virginia causing downed wires and limited details. Buildings were struck including the city telephone service and fire alarm system. Rain totals reached a inch and a half in an hour and twenty minutes.

West Virginia

Rabbis Gather for Fourteenth American Conference in Detroit

Jewish leaders from across the United States and several from Canada attend the fourteenth annual conference at Temple Beth El Detroit. About 100 delegates convene for sessions through Friday with a Saturday morning sermon by Rabbi Samuel Hirschberg of Boston. The Sabbath change discussion and papers on theology and history headline the program.

Detroit Mich United States Canada Central Conference of American Rabbis Temple Beth el Samuel Hirschberg Boston Sabath Commission

Flood repairs rapid as four foot Kaw rise worries bridges

Kansas City Mo June 28 street cars crossed the river after a four week interruption caused by the flood. Only one intercity line operates on a temporary bridge. Armourdale is accessible but Argentine remains cut off for weeks. Two more bridges to be completed this week. Six bridges now in use, only one permanent steel. Gangs clear driftwood while 1500 men and 300 teams remove mud in stockyards at a cost of 50000. City relief fund nears 75000 with new gifts from Elks and Thayer estate.

Kansas City Kansas Citys Armourdale Argentine Kansas River Kansas Kan Grand Lodge of Elks Thayer Estate Boston

Three Great Services Draw Thousands to Christian Scientists

Boston July 28 Christian Scientists filled Mechanic Hall for three communion services at 9, 11, and 2 as crowds lined up before opening doors. Members and visitors heard a quiet prayer service and read dispatch from Mrs. Eddy inviting members to Pleasant View, Concord, N H. Notable readers included Herman S. Hering and Mrs. Ellis Williams, with preparations underway to transport thousands to the Graziano State capital.

Indianapolis Journal Boston Mechanic's Hall First Church Herman 8. Hering Johns Hopkins University Constaine Hering Ellis Williams Christian Science

Western floods linked to Caribbean eruptions say meteorologist

Captain Ives of the Colorado signal service argues that eruptions last year at Mont Pelee and Soufriere sent ash high into the atmosphere. The ash condensed moisture as it drifted across skies, creating vast clouds that produced heavy rains and floods in Kansas and the western Mississippi valley, with Nebraska Iowa and Missouri also receiving downpours. The theory notes unprecedented rainfall levels and ongoing moisture accumulation while warning that the duration is uncertain.

Denver Post Kansas Mont Pelee Captain Ives Department of the Colorado United States Army Ives Mississippi Valley Nebraska Iowa Missouri Colorado Abilene

Quiet Sunday at Sagamore Hill with Roosevelt at home

President Roosevelt enjoyed a quiet day with family at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay. He attended church with Mrs Roosevelt and children, greeted by parishioners, and will limit summer calls to those by advance appointment via Secretary Loeb.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Loeb Loeb and Barnes Moore White House

Militiaman's Divided Duty in Brooklyn Eagle

A Brooklyn postal clerk serves as a National Guard militiaman, balancing federal postal duties with state militia obligations. The piece argues for obedience to military orders, despite employer or union pressure, noting the Nation and State roles and the public interest in guarding laws, property, and mail during times of labor unrest.

Brooklyn Eagle Brooklyn Thirteenth Regiment National Guard State Guard Post Office Washington Roosevelt Enlis

Surgery in Germany and America in The World's Work

A young American surgeon who studied pathology in Germany four years returns home. He contrasts national differences in medicine, saying Germans pursue study and science with no commercial aim, while Americans focus on practical service and money. He notes Germans spend time on cases, value knowledge over profit, and call Americans copyists. The piece highlights a broader clash between practical American methods and German scholarly learning.

Germany Rmian

National Educational Association to Highlight Physical Training

Boston leaders will join Dr. Anderson of Yale and others at the July meeting to stress physical training. The Harvard Sargent hosts open house at Hemenway Gymnasium with Miss Amy Homans receiving guests. Brookline plans an ex it swimming exhibition and a Charles River canoe trip, culminating at Mechanics' Hall with Baroness Rose Posse directing the first display of physical training exercises in all the graces.

Boston Transcript National Educational Association Boston Anderson Yale Department of Physical Training Hemenway Gymnasium Harvard Sargent Boston Hool of Gymnastics

The Business Ideal in Carnegie’s World’s Work

A fragmented quote discusses the business ideal of Andrew Carnegie, noting skepticism about fixed wages aboard a fishing fleet and suggesting wages are based on form rather than pay, implying prevailing practices in the industry.

Andrew Carnegie Easure

Secret of Profits and Worker Motivation

The text argues that profit sharing with wide distribution boosts efficiency. It contrasts fixed wages with partner-style pay, noting the value of appreciating workers. It emphasizes sympathy and recognition alongside money rewards to unlock genius and productive effort.

BR Ting

Architect Boal Seriously Hurst In Utah Carriage Crash

Theodore Davis Boal, Denver architect, sustained severe injuries when a carriage collided after he aided the driver. He suffered a broken leg below the knee, multiple head lacerations, and concussion. Samuel Newhouse, Salt Lake and New York mine owner, was uninjured.

Salt Lake Utah Theodore Davis Boal Denver Samuel Newhouse New York Boal

Jackson Church Service Resumes After Feudal Disorders

Jackson Kentucky June 23 After months of fear due to feudal disorder evening church services were held again. Tom Tharp was arrested after a two mile mountain chase following a Saturday shooting carnival, events that calmed tensions. Joe Crawford Ed Tharp released on $1000 bonds and return to work for Judge Hargis. Jack Leland Howard Jeff Tharp as their surety. case to be heard by special grand jury July 2.

Jackson Tom Tharp Joe Crawford Ed Tharp Ewen’s Hargis Jack Leland Howard Jeff Tharp

Feud Ends in Fatal Shooting Near Daisy Dell Kentucky

In Breathitt County near Daisy Dell last night Hiram Barnett was killed and John Henry Hecker and Joseph Hecker were seriously wounded as gunfire erupted at the home of Miss Lelia Burns. Ten men, including Samuel and Silas Parnett, participated. juror Burns Fitzpatrick had opposed Curtis Jett’s conviction. No arrests have been made and shooter identities remain unclear.

Jackson Daisy Dell Breathitt County Hiram Barnett John Henry Hecker Joseph Hecker Samuel Silas Parnett Lelia Burns Burns Fitzpatrick Curtis Jett Fitzpatrick Miss Burns

Ewen Travels After Fire-Tied Marcum Case Testimony

B J Ewen, whose Jackson hotel burned after he testified in the Marcum murder case against Curtis Jett and Thomas White, spent the day in Cincinnati and planned visits to his sons in Dayton Indiana and Cyn thiana Kentucky. He aims to be reachable for the next trial and to update his wife on his location.

Cincinnati B. J. Ewen Jackson Curtis Jett Thomas White Marcum Dayton Indiana

Kentucky Sons of the Revolution condemn crime in state

The Kentucky Society of the Sons of the Revolution gathered at Maj. H. B. McClellan's Lexington home for its annual session. Delegates resolved to decry lawlessness, condemn officials tainted by criminal connivance, and urge all Kentucky officers to curb crime and distance themselves from those aiding it.

Lexington Kentucky Sons of the Revolution Maj. H. B. McClellan Kentucky Society of the Sons of the Revolution Commonwealth of Kentucky

Scrubbing Tombstones for Extra Money in War Cemeteries

An elderly Union veteran told a Detroit Free Press reader story on a park bench. He describes scrubbing tombstones in soldiers' cemeteries for pay, about three hundred stones a day, noting the mix of pride and grim routine in tending graves during pleasant summer days. He explains winter breaks, summer work, and reflections on fallen comrades.

Detroit Free Press Soldiers

Postal scandal not rottenness says Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that while irregularities exist in the postal system, they are not evidence of general corruption. It argues a Republican administration will uncover and punish misconduct, with the Post Office Department promising a thorough housecleaning.

Philadelphia Inquirer Postoffice de Iment

Trust organization fears fade in corporate stampede

A brief note recalls a time when the Nation showed little concern over a rapid rise of so called trust organizations within corporations. It suggests public anxiety about anti monopolist imagery was lower then and the trend drew less attention.

Economic Fear Fades as Corporations Stabilize Prices

The text argues that fears of corporate tyranny are easing as large firms steady business and prices. Wages rise and prosperity grows, with unions and folly risking a return to disruption. Officials note the shift toward normal conditions if labor unrest does not persist.

The Bookmaker and His Image in Chicago Gambling

A Chicago Journal piece analyzes bookmakers led by James O Leary, detailing public perceptions of bold nerve and risk. It explains the bookmaker’s profit model, noting large published bets, potential outsized payouts, and the constant balance of risk and commission in the betting world.

Chicago Journal James O'Leary O'Leary Ee O'Leary Alwa Iesk

Levees and Flood Control Debates Amid Mississippi Disasters

The Nebraska State Journal discusses levee failures at East St. Louis and critiques the levee system. It notes that while St. Louis levees were weak, extensive earthworks on the lower river were built after the Civil War, with many crevasses and large portions of land inundated in past floods. The piece casts doubt on levee effectiveness, arguing within historical debate that floodplain management may be more prudent than narrow confinement.

Nebraska State Journal East St. Louis Mississippi St. Louis Ie Oy South

Walking Delegate in New York Strike Threat

In New York Independent John Stevens recounts a visit to the New York Legage ad office where a union business agent hinted at a strike over work conditions. The speaker notes Philadelphia reports were quiet but recalls the agent stating a $10 figure as the compromise.

John Stevens New York Independent New York Legage Phila

Johnston editor doubles as hotel keeper in Kansas City

A Johnston man tried to be both editor and hotel keeper. He ran the hotel with a plan tied to newspaper glory, which proved costly and led to the hotel’s discontinuation to avoid further bank account strain.

Kansas City Journal Johnston

Parry Proposes Insurance to Guard Employers Against Strikes

Boston Advertiser outlines Manufacturer Parry's plan to form an insurance company to shield employers from strikes. The proposal aims to guarantee rapid action during labor disputes and stabilize production. The note references envisioned safeguards and the potential scope across industries in Rhode Island or nearby regions.

Boston Parry Rhode

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Hibben, Hollweg & CO E. M. Campbell & CO June Investments East Washington Custtta the Land of Joy Current Periodicals Rainmaker Mrs. Winslow Barrington James P. M'Cann M'Cann Dead Horseman Kentucky Christian Endeavor Missionary Conference Salvation Army Citadel Huntington W. Va Rabbinical Conference America Jackson Church Service Ewen Sons of the Revolution Hood Jood Mr. Parry
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